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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide

This guide was created as an overview of the Linux Operating System, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter.
For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. This book contains many real life examples derived from the author's experience as a Linux system and network administrator, trainer and consultant. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.

... I seem to have the worst luck in having the case for the 6-CD set to arrive and NOT have some of the CD tabs be broken.

I took the shrink-wrap off, opened it up, and Disc 3 fell out. It won't stay in because the retaining tabs are cracked off. Disc 4 is also loose.

I think that last CD set I received in good condition was 11.

Just curious if others out there have issues with the CD cases breaking in shipment.

I did mention it to the folks at the 'store' when I got my 13.0 CD's and they took the time to mail me a brand new case, no charge! That was very nice of them, but I'm not going to bother them again over it. I don't think it's their fault!

My subscription CD set came yesterday (Wednesday), no broken tabs, the CDs more or less stay in as well as with any of the 6-CD holders before (which isn't very good; some are too tight and some too loose). These never worked that well... I think it is time to move to DVDs (and I don't get why 1 double-sided DVD costs more than 6 CDs).

I have not had broken tabs, but my experience with multi-disc boxes in general, whether music, movies, or software, has not been good. Generally, after the first use, at least one of the discs will no longer stay in place.

Just curious if others out there have issues with the CD cases breaking in shipment.
I did mention it to the folks at the 'store' when I got my 13.0 CD's and they took the time to mail me a brand new case, no charge! That was very nice of them, but I'm not going to bother them again over it. I don't think it's their fault!

In older releases before I got a dvd, all '6 cd packages' had issues, stuck CDs, broken tabs and other things. I strongly suspect it is due to the manufacturer of the cd packages. I would usually toss the package and put the CDs in one of those cd booklets.

In older releases before I got a dvd, all '6 cd packages' had issues, stuck CDs, broken tabs and other things. I strongly suspect it is due to the manufacturer of the cd packages. I would usually toss the package and put the CDs in one of those cd booklets.

John

PS, got the dvd today also

I asked at the 'store' if they would consider re-packaging the CD set in a Printed binder...

I WOULD PAY $10 MORE for that if it was sold through the Slackware Store!! It would sure help Pat's finances!

Is there enough interest with us Slackers to make it happen?

PS: I finally have BOTH CD and DVD subscriptions. (They were delivered in TWO mailing boxes.) I figure that if I have the extra income, I'll make sure Pat and the folks at the store get it. Share the wealth!